Question Why does my hot water heater quit after 5 minutes?

[jfbambam03]

I have an older atwood 91602 propane hot water heater. Pilot light goes on, hot water heater ignites and it runs for about 5-7 minutes and then shuts off. Stove and furnace work just fine. Any thoughts? I replaced the propane regulator but same problem. Thank you.

 

[djsmith]

I'm not sure what the problem is but my water heater in my Springdale was not working when I purchased it. I brought a tankless water heater from Walmart. Com and I must say it is the best. I never run out of hot water as long as I have propane. And they're very affordable some see under 100 bucks.

I have an older atwood 91602 propane hot water heater. Pilot light goes on, hot water heater ignites and it runs for about 5-7 minutes and then shuts off. Stove and furnace work just fine. Any thoughts? I replaced the propane regulator but same problem. Thank you.

 

[Hillman]

I'm not sure what the problem is but my water heater in my Springdale was not working when I purchased it. I brought a tankless water heater from Walmart. Com and I must say it is the best. I never run out of hot water as long as I have propane. And they're very affordable some see under 100 bucks.

Was that a difficult install?

 

[Kevin D Pem]

Depends on the water heater, mine is mounted on the outside of trailer, that should tell you how difficult.